New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

The French Opera House

By Richard E. Miller, July 13, 2009

1. The French Opera House Marker

Inscription.

The INN ON BOURBON on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the Old French Opera House, for 60 years, the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society, and the first opera house in the United States. Erected in 1859 at a cost of $118,000.00, it was opened to the public on December 1, 1859. The opera house was one of the most famous masterpieces designed by noted architect James Gallier, architect of Gallier Hall and many other classic [19th] Century buildings.

Erected by The Inn on Bourbon.

Location. 29° 57.464′ N, 90° 3.993′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Toulouse Street, on the right when traveling west on Bourbon Street. Touch for map. Marker is in the French Quarter (Vieux Carré). Marker is at or near this postal address: 541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,543 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 19, 2015. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.